02-04/12/2019: Introduction on programming with Python

The GWDG offers a course for beginners in programming with Python in December. Here is the course description:

Python is a widespread programming language, which enjoys great popularity especially in the scientific field. The course uses the Jupyter platform (https://jupyter.gwdg.de) provided by the GWDG. This enables the programming and execution of Python scripts in a web browser.

The course is aimed in particular at interested people who have little or no programming experience. The three-day course consists of alternating short lecture parts and longer practical exercises.

The following topics are covered:

• Variables and data types
• Containers and grinding
• Logic and control flow functions
• Python Standard Library
• Libraries for scientific computing and plotting (NumPy and Matplotlib)

For applications please use the information on the GWDG website.